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The article discusses the decline of print newspapers like the Montana Standard and their impact on daily life and culture, highlighting how these objects have historically served multiple practical and sentimental purposes beyond just delivering news, and how their disappearance is altering social habits and memories.
Independent newspapers in the U.S. are rapidly disappearing as private investment firms take over, leading to increased news deserts, especially in rural areas, with most remaining newspapers owned by a few large corporations, reducing local community representation.
Newspaper front pages worldwide reflect the global reaction to Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with coverage spanning from the UK to Kenya, Australia, France, and beyond.
The National Trust for Local News, a nonprofit organization, is set to purchase 22 newspapers in Maine, including The Portland Press Herald and The Sun Journal of Lewiston, from Masthead Maine. The deal includes five daily papers and 17 weeklies, and is expected to be completed by the end of July. The nonprofit aims to preserve local ownership and strengthen communities through independent, nonpartisan local journalism. This acquisition is seen as a significant moment for Maine journalism, as many local newspapers have shut down in recent years due to declining print circulation and advertising revenue. The National Trust for Local News, based in Denver, already owns 24 local newspapers in Colorado and has philanthropic funders such as the Gates Family Foundation and the Google News Initiative.
The National Trust for Local News, a nonprofit organization, has reached an agreement to purchase the Portland Press Herald and other newspapers owned by Masthead Maine, in a landmark deal that aims to preserve local news in Maine. The sale price and specific details of the deal remain confidential, but the papers will continue to be managed by Masthead Maine's CEO, and employee benefits will remain unchanged. The trust's mission is to provide long-term sustainability for local news sources, and the nonprofit ownership will make the papers eligible for philanthropic support.